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Ceylonite

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Ceylonite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ceylonite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Apophyllite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ceylonite and Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ceylonite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.